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. >> later, the nfl st. louis rams are up for sale, and this man wants to buy the team. >> i hope obama fails. >> several players are pointing to limbaugh's history. should a man who once said the nfl looks like a team between the krips and the bloods really own a team? and what will the league do now? >> plus a wild shootout in the middle of a crowded bar. and can you believe anyone could sleep through this? firefighters say it is a miracle. all that and more, this hour on msnbc. >>> good afternoon, i'm tamron hall live in new york. >> hey, tamron, i'm david schuster live in washington. and in the "big picture" at this hour, the growing pressure on president obama. should he send more troops to afghanistan or scale back the war? and what about a time line they demanded from president bush in iraq? the president is reportedly in deep discussions with his advisors. for the last 48 hours of exposed deep divisions in afghanistan in the democratic party and more hawkish reviews in the republican party. first the
. >> later, the nfl st. louis rams are up for sale, and this man wants to buy the team. >> i hope obama fails. >> several players are pointing to limbaugh's history. should a man who once said the nfl looks like a team between the krips and the bloods really own a team? and what will the league do now? >> plus a wild shootout in the middle of a crowded bar. and can you believe anyone could sleep through this? firefighters say it is a miracle. all that and more, this hour...
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louis franchise of the nfl. is this good for professional football, for the players, for the fans, for america? is it good for a man who makes millions working the great american divide to enter a world of professional sports that happily units so many metropolitan areas? the head of the players' association is throwing a penalty flag on the guy who recently said the nfl looks like a bunch of l.a. gang members. you know, the crypts and the bloods, but without the weapons. >>> plus, the hawks are flying when president obama won the nobel peace prize. the predators out there scrambled. tonight, the essayist rejects the historic honor. could it be what really bugs his critics is the fact that the honor has gone to a leader who opposed the war in iraq at the outset, when they, the critics, were pushing it? and it has now triumphed so completely over the chauvinism, smugness, and stupidity of the last eight years? >>> also, have you checked out the economic low numbers lately? the stock market up 51% since march, job
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but is this the nfl culture? >> i mean it's an nfl culture that varies from team to team. one of the toughest things about this story has been trying to disentangle what is inherently nfl. what is inherently there about the nfl locker room and what is particularly toxic about what has happened in miami. and i think it's worth figuring out what those differences are, so we can challenge what we don't like to change. first and foremost we've got to be clear. being an nfl football player, it's a union job. you're part of the afl-cio. you should not have to feel threatened when you go to work every day. you should not have to hear racial epithets, you should not have to hear about your sister or your mother being abused, that should be unacceptable and that occurs in far too many nfl locker rooms. now that being said, it's also pretty clear that many nfl locker rooms, that kind of nonsense is policed. in the chicago bears locker room, for example, the coaches make it very clear that hazing is not allowed, and yet in the miami dolphins locker room it is allowed. and what you ha
but is this the nfl culture? >> i mean it's an nfl culture that varies from team to team. one of the toughest things about this story has been trying to disentangle what is inherently nfl. what is inherently there about the nfl locker room and what is particularly toxic about what has happened in miami. and i think it's worth figuring out what those differences are, so we can challenge what we don't like to change. first and foremost we've got to be clear. being an nfl football player,...
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weeks of the nfl season. >> dave, what's the damage if any to the nfl? my view is this league is so popular, people are watching the games anyway. huge audiences for all these games even though the ficig teleoe forget about this after sunday or is this a dark spot on the nfl's brand? >> it remains -- think about it. people have gone back to major league baseball. no one's forgotten the fact that the '94 season ended because of a strike/lockout. it was -- the world series was ncely g. i part of his legacy. no one ever forgot that greet pete rozelle of the national football league brought in scab players in '87 or staged a game after the assassination of john kennedy. these things become indelible parts of thecommissioner's le. and roger goodell in a short time has gone from being seen as the most powerful, most dynamic commissioner in sport to somebody who's got, wow, just a tremendous amount of egg on his face. >> you get the sense he was surprised, maybe a ltle ve zirin, the guys are back on the field tonight, browns and ravens on thursday night footbal
weeks of the nfl season. >> dave, what's the damage if any to the nfl? my view is this league is so popular, people are watching the games anyway. huge audiences for all these games even though the ficig teleoe forget about this after sunday or is this a dark spot on the nfl's brand? >> it remains -- think about it. people have gone back to major league baseball. no one's forgotten the fact that the '94 season ended because of a strike/lockout. it was -- the world series was ncely...
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>> you tell me. >> are you an nfl fan? it's so interesting re ining ru limbaugh having the fj power. the fact he's got the hundreds of millions of dollars from success on the rite that he's in the game of buying a football team or having co-ownership. >> the salary, like, you know, he renegotiated his contract last year for $400,000. i don't know any other journalist who gets paid that much money. i don't know if you could call him a journalist. >> you just did. >> an entertainer. >> nice having -- no, i just think it's interesting because the one thing about this city, spending all these years in washington, which can be a tough city because you've got wealthy people who moved here for national reasons, local african-american community which is not wealthy. it is, you know, middle class in most cases these days. it's tough. there's a lot of natural rivalries going on around here. everybody agree about the redskins, especially when they're winning. this year's a tough year. tough year. he comes into a sports team like st.
>> you tell me. >> are you an nfl fan? it's so interesting re ining ru limbaugh having the fj power. the fact he's got the hundreds of millions of dollars from success on the rite that he's in the game of buying a football team or having co-ownership. >> the salary, like, you know, he renegotiated his contract last year for $400,000. i don't know any other journalist who gets paid that much money. i don't know if you could call him a journalist. >> you just did. >>...
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nfl owners bl subsidies, luxury box and television money. so there is no real economic pressure from fans. but if only 64 players, the offensivand defensive captain of each team, held press conference and said we are not going to takehe field until this is seled, iul b settled faster than an r sgchlt 3 40-yard dash. >> wel let's hope so. appreciate you waking up early to baseball now, the braves facing the marlins. nih inng br dman. present freddie freeman connects. braves win 4-3. and they clinch a spot in the postseason. this comes a year after the braves terble ap fof teplayoff spots in the national league now locked up with only that final wild card spot the yet to be determined. as and rangers, in the tenth, tied at two. gets all of thione in the upper deck. me winner.ome rro t as now two games up on the an gels for the second a.l. wild card spot. orioles were shut out by the blue jays, but the yankees failed to extend their lead. they lost to the twins. yankees lead over the oes res 1 1 games in the division. coming up at the top of th
nfl owners bl subsidies, luxury box and television money. so there is no real economic pressure from fans. but if only 64 players, the offensivand defensive captain of each team, held press conference and said we are not going to takehe field until this is seled, iul b settled faster than an r sgchlt 3 40-yard dash. >> wel let's hope so. appreciate you waking up early to baseball now, the braves facing the marlins. nih inng br dman. present freddie freeman connects. braves win 4-3. and...
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it's because there are not guaranteed contracts in the nfl. speaking out on any social issue let alone the issue of ownership is something that rarely happens. remember, a player plays on average for only 3 1/2 years. you only have a short window to grab that golden ring. so the fact that bart scott, who's a pro bowler, mattias, who is also a big-time nfl player, donovan mcnabb, six-time pro bowler, the fact these guys are speaking out and white players, i want to say that, because limbaugh sees everything in this black/white lens but white players have said to me that they would have problems playing for rush limbaugh. this is not just about black and white. this is not about left and right. this is about right and wrong. >> al sharpton sent a letter about rush limbaugh to the nfl commissioner today. sharpton said he would take it to the next level if he doesn't get a response by tomorrow. does this get worse for the nfl by the hour that they don't essentially shoot this down about rush limbaugh? >> absolutely. let's face it for a second. nfl
it's because there are not guaranteed contracts in the nfl. speaking out on any social issue let alone the issue of ownership is something that rarely happens. remember, a player plays on average for only 3 1/2 years. you only have a short window to grab that golden ring. so the fact that bart scott, who's a pro bowler, mattias, who is also a big-time nfl player, donovan mcnabb, six-time pro bowler, the fact these guys are speaking out and white players, i want to say that, because limbaugh...
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and this is the specter the hangs over the nfl right now. the specter of the fear that they will turn into boxing. boxing was once the most popular sport in the united states. of course, everyone always knew, if you box, you're going to get hit in the head, you're going to get hurt. but we know so much more now about what the actual long-term effects are. and the nfl is scared that generations of parents will keep their kids from football. this year the number of players playing youth football is down by 1 million over the previous year and a lot of the analysts say it's because of more knowledge about concussions. >> that and they're playing soccer. here's another thing. the nfl wants to increase the football season by two games. i mean, i think this is just eating their young. i mean, how much can a player take in a year? it's going to take time off their career by extending the season. what do you think? >> i talk to a lot of players, and this is why they don't think roger goodell really cares about these issues in good faith. one is the
and this is the specter the hangs over the nfl right now. the specter of the fear that they will turn into boxing. boxing was once the most popular sport in the united states. of course, everyone always knew, if you box, you're going to get hit in the head, you're going to get hurt. but we know so much more now about what the actual long-term effects are. and the nfl is scared that generations of parents will keep their kids from football. this year the number of players playing youth football...
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we just told you about the lawsuit filed by more than 2,000 nfl players against the nfl. the nfl has denied allegations. but what does your gut tell you? do you think the former football players suing the nfl over the concussion injuries, do they have a case? go to facebook.com/news didnation to cast your vote. that does it for this friday edition of news station. whose phone is on in here? what the -- i'm tamron hall. thank you. martin bashir is up next. ♪ [ male announcer ] at nissan, our ideal is innovation. 5 all-new models over the next 15 months, including a completely reimagined altima. welcome to our most innovative year ever. nissan. innovation for all. ♪ cause we want to show them something new. you ready? let's go. walmart can now convert your favorite dvds from disc to digital. no way. if hulk smash disc... it's no big deal. now you'll never break them, scratch them or lose them. we can use that. you'll never break them. so what do you guys think? we love it. it's only two bucks per disc. that's cool. that's the walmart entertainment disc to digital servic
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al zaifs an nfl owner, for goodness sakes. children in oakland wake up in the middle of the night and say al davis is coming to get me. you but at the same time, rush limbaugh is the next step. because his money has been made by the practice of the politics of division, because his repertoire is so extensive, because of the people he has offended week in, week out, it has to happen. this gives you you an idea about hypocritical owners. would not said off the record today but to the press, his past use of oxycontin might be grounds tonight have him as an owner. this was the one time i almostfeldt sorry for the guy. think about the number. nfl players who have to today pain kill orders a week in, week out basis. they said, wow, if objection couldn'tin keeps him from owning an nfl team, it really will be the miracle drug. >> maybe it is a good way for him to throw his money away. >> can it be much worse than dance nighter? the person we suffer with in washington land? every time a player is drafted by the rams, what do you you fe
al zaifs an nfl owner, for goodness sakes. children in oakland wake up in the middle of the night and say al davis is coming to get me. you but at the same time, rush limbaugh is the next step. because his money has been made by the practice of the politics of division, because his repertoire is so extensive, because of the people he has offended week in, week out, it has to happen. this gives you you an idea about hypocritical owners. would not said off the record today but to the press, his...
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the nfl charged him $75,000 for that shot. another shot came from robinson who leveled deshaun jackson of the eagles. the league said this week it would begin suspending first-time offenders for hard hits. joining us now is charles bentley, i should say new orleans saints star. see the helmet there. thanks for joining us. you played in the nfl what is it that made these hits illegal? were they especially devastating or are these just typical? >> they're typical, in my opinion. we are looking at hits that have been taking place in the nfl over the last 30, 40 plus years. i'm not sdaunderstanding why it such a big deal. >> we have over $250,000 in fines this week, no suspensions. why don't you think anyone was suspended? >> for many different reasons we can get into as for why the guys weren't suspended. this is just the first step in trying to figure out a true resolution to what we're seeing now in the nfl. in my opinion this is more reactive versus a proactive solution. many of these guys in the nfl are not making the million
the nfl charged him $75,000 for that shot. another shot came from robinson who leveled deshaun jackson of the eagles. the league said this week it would begin suspending first-time offenders for hard hits. joining us now is charles bentley, i should say new orleans saints star. see the helmet there. thanks for joining us. you played in the nfl what is it that made these hits illegal? were they especially devastating or are these just typical? >> they're typical, in my opinion. we are...
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what do you think the nfl needs to do? >> the nfl somewhat speaks out of both sides of its mouth. comes down hard on the hell met-to-helmet hits but it wants to expand to 18 games. that would be disas perrous for the players. have you seen rugby played. the tournament is in philadelphia. it's a contact sport, brutal. but no one's allowed to go at the head. no one is allowed to go at the head and there are zero brain injuries. if the nfl wanted to do it, heads off limits. >> there was an interesting coincidence yesterday. i'm at my desk reading about the nfl bans on players who participated in the scandal. what you see is the nfl is taking all of the fun out of the sport, i can't believe this, we're not children. literally, as i'm reading that story the headline comes across and there is silence. on the one hand the nfl is trying to act for people who are competitive, violent, want to win now. so it's trying to take care of them in some ways, in another you see the depth of the problem. for me this is roger goodell's number one issue. >> rugby is a contact sport. those guys hit lik
what do you think the nfl needs to do? >> the nfl somewhat speaks out of both sides of its mouth. comes down hard on the hell met-to-helmet hits but it wants to expand to 18 games. that would be disas perrous for the players. have you seen rugby played. the tournament is in philadelphia. it's a contact sport, brutal. but no one's allowed to go at the head. no one is allowed to go at the head and there are zero brain injuries. if the nfl wanted to do it, heads off limits. >> there...
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the controversial talk show host's bid is sparking outrage from players within the nfl. we are going to take a look at this heated history of the organization and some of the things that rush has said in the past that put him on the hot seat. >>> senator john mccain says don't count his former running mate out. the former republican presidential candidate calls sarah pail an formidable force, but what will the future really look like in the gop? crunch time, wheat thins. you and your tasty whole grain. this can only end one way. (crunch) wheat thins. toasted. whole grain. crunch. have at it. indulge in endless choices of your favorite shrimp. including new wood-grilled shrimp with a teriyaki glaze. it's endless shrimp -- our best value of the year. now at red lobster. >>> welcome back to the big picture. the nfl players' union wants to block rush limbaugh. >> the union trying to derail his bid to buy the st. louis rams n an e-mail to players, the union chief writes, sport in america is at its best when it unifies gives all of us reason to cheer and transcends oufrm sport
the controversial talk show host's bid is sparking outrage from players within the nfl. we are going to take a look at this heated history of the organization and some of the things that rush has said in the past that put him on the hot seat. >>> senator john mccain says don't count his former running mate out. the former republican presidential candidate calls sarah pail an formidable force, but what will the future really look like in the gop? crunch time, wheat thins. you and your...
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i think the nfl owners love this. this is their power trip and they won't be backing down any time soon. they it probably made a calculated decision early on in the process that we're going to ak of money., but we're going let's stick together and live through it. that's why you're not seeing a lot of people who do nfl games speak up and give their opinion. the nfl has got a pretty good hold on them. that's if they want to be arod the leag anymore. they are that strong. let's turn to william roden and eugene robinson, msnbc political analyst. gentlemen, great to have you with us tonigh eugene, you first. n hn iblemn its hands and even politicians are weighing in on this. i remember al davis before he passed away. he always believed the nfl is part of our culture in america. i guess we're finding that out. what do u make of the reaction? ybisa tchab momtis crle about unions and about experience on the job and about getting what you pay for. but you know, last night was a travesty. they blew that last call twice. there
i think the nfl owners love this. this is their power trip and they won't be backing down any time soon. they it probably made a calculated decision early on in the process that we're going to ak of money., but we're going let's stick together and live through it. that's why you're not seeing a lot of people who do nfl games speak up and give their opinion. the nfl has got a pretty good hold on them. that's if they want to be arod the leag anymore. they are that strong. let's turn to william...
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on why the nfl gets what it paid for. and on national voter registration day, ten million lati voters are in danger of being disenfranchised. we'll bring you the shocking details of a new report that could swing the election to mitt romney. being disenfranchised. we'll bring you the shocking details of a new report that could swing thelection to mitt romney. anorchto havyou with u americans are up in arms after a blown call in a football game. it's amazing what gets the country's attention. the nfl is in a labor mess because millionaires are trying to save a little money by busting the referee's union. i'll have more to say abt th inewen >>> but today we learned what kind of labor issue we will have on our hands if mitt romney is president. it will affect the future of education in this country. mitt romney participated in nbc's education nation summit today. the candidate had so few ifabfure plans for education he sounded more like a low-information voter than a candidate for president. >> education is about teachers, gr
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here we are in the politics of the nfl. you had a negotiating session with the commissioner about two weeks ago. what are the sticking points as far as you're concerned? >> right now the sticking points between the players and owners is rather simple. the owners want the players to give back an additional billion dollars per year in the next deal. the problem there is the players simply don't see a justification for it. we know that last year the national football league turned $9 billion in all revenue. what we don't see and what we have not heard is whether any team is losing money, whether any team has lost money. in a sport where the average player plays 3.6 years and still doesn't get health care coverage, post career until they've played three years, the players think we should be moving forward with better health care, better benefits but not backwards. >> you have a public relations challenge with fans. fans look at it saying, geez, millionaires versus billionaires. and, you know, you are bringing up the average pla
here we are in the politics of the nfl. you had a negotiating session with the commissioner about two weeks ago. what are the sticking points as far as you're concerned? >> right now the sticking points between the players and owners is rather simple. the owners want the players to give back an additional billion dollars per year in the next deal. the problem there is the players simply don't see a justification for it. we know that last year the national football league turned $9 billion...
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nfl players are more than outrag over this bad call. pas tek n rodgers told his radio audience today the game is being tarnished by an nfl that obviously cares more about saving some money than having the tegrity of the game diminished a little bit. this story has blown up so much politicians are getting in the acand taking jabs. ad ce poonn oragehe's organized labor. how about that? >> did you guys watch that paccer game last night? i mean, give me a break. it is time to get the real refs. and you know what? it reminds me of president oma and the economy. if you can't get it right, it's time to get out. >> mitt romney also touched on the issue earlier today. >> i sure woullikeo seme exend rerees come back to the nfl playing fields. >> paul ryan called those refs out today. are you glad he did that? >> that's justine. paul was angry that the packs, belves they won and the refs tooit ay fr the >> push this button and i'll laugh. he has no clue. ryan isn't the only angry wisconsin politician. union-busting governor scott walker tweeted ou
nfl players are more than outrag over this bad call. pas tek n rodgers told his radio audience today the game is being tarnished by an nfl that obviously cares more about saving some money than having the tegrity of the game diminished a little bit. this story has blown up so much politicians are getting in the acand taking jabs. ad ce poonn oragehe's organized labor. how about that? >> did you guys watch that paccer game last night? i mean, give me a break. it is time to get the real...
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it's a question of whether the nfl actively covered up what they knew. if they did something akin to the building materials industry did with asbestos or tobacco with cigarettes. it's not proved yet but i think it's seen as plausible and that's why i think there's a lot of pressure on the nfl to settle the litigation, set aside some billions of dollar s to deal wih ex-players in the future. >> this wasn't a concussion but reminded of redskins rookie rg-3, had a knee injury. there was a question of whether he should have been allowed to continue in the game and the justification basically was that he really wanted to play. and so he was allowed to make that decision. is it fair to put that responsibility on the players to decide for themselves that they should be going back in the game? >> right. well, that wasn't as you said a brain situation but very relevant because it shows that the culture of staying in at all costs, of being the hero, is still very prevalent in the nfl and i think any adult let alone medical professional would say it should not be u
it's a question of whether the nfl actively covered up what they knew. if they did something akin to the building materials industry did with asbestos or tobacco with cigarettes. it's not proved yet but i think it's seen as plausible and that's why i think there's a lot of pressure on the nfl to settle the litigation, set aside some billions of dollar s to deal wih ex-players in the future. >> this wasn't a concussion but reminded of redskins rookie rg-3, had a knee injury. there was a...
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wait asecond, i sen the mem ou ou gtoll your nfl rant tweets? >> you finally explained it to me, yeah. >> it's noefrover now. everyone this morning, new england from tomid-atlantic, hiand miss with thshs dav oa heavy rain just north of baltimore this morning. if you're driving from baltimore to wilmington, delaware, you're going to get heavy rain. there are lightning strikes showing up and significant lightning strikes, too. we'll watch that. trying t work its way from wilmington to philadelphiaver e next ur. itks l y city, just light rain for you over the next hour. of course, the peak of the rush hour it will be a little slow. this hit and miss showers and storms out there today. it will be more miss than anything else. and then later, the forecast period we will see significant rain. tu f mid-atlantic and new england. >> all right, bill, thanks so much. coming up, more war drove woes for england's prince william and kate. plus, have kristen stewart and robert patteson the reon tot level? you're watching "first look" on msnbc. the new depend s
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that's up to the nfl. but what happened here is the people that were bringing him in decided to withdraw him. and i think that all of these other implications really don't deal with the fact that the people that thought he was an asset began to think he was a liability. he's trying now to make this like this is some wounding of american conservativism. he was rejected by his own partners ultimately. >> let's take a look at this from another point of view, pat buchanan. >> yeah, i think his act was shabby, vindictive, petty. it is disgusting in this sense. chris, you and i have made controversial statements to reverend al sharpton and the brawly hoax case and duke case which turned out to be a hoax, have made statements we regret and apologize for. at the same time to blacklist an individual like they do out in hollywood because they thought they were communist that cost them their jobs because of something they said. those folks did terrible things. to do this to rush limbaugh -- look, i heard his statemen
that's up to the nfl. but what happened here is the people that were bringing him in decided to withdraw him. and i think that all of these other implications really don't deal with the fact that the people that thought he was an asset began to think he was a liability. he's trying now to make this like this is some wounding of american conservativism. he was rejected by his own partners ultimately. >> let's take a look at this from another point of view, pat buchanan. >> yeah, i...
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nfl commissioner roger goodell had these comments. >> divisive comments are not what the nfl is all about. and so, you know, i would not want to see those comments from people in a responsible position within the nfl. >> hey, drugster, this is the free market. this is what you're about. nfl owners, they don't want you either. indianapolis colts owner said that he wouldn't vote for limbaugh because of his habit of, quote, demonizing individuals. that tendency of his to demonize folks is showcased in a new video production from the production company brave new films. >> just want to make sure i have this straight. turns out i am the racist. >> he once declared slavery built the south. i'm not saying we should bring it back. i'm saying it had its merits. for one thing, the streets were safer after dark. >> bull's-eye. >> in a league that is 70% african-american, the nfl cannot have an owner with a history of statements that, to put it bluntly, are stone cold racist. >> the nfl all too often looks like a game between the bloods and crips without any weapons. i said it. >> let me bring in dire
nfl commissioner roger goodell had these comments. >> divisive comments are not what the nfl is all about. and so, you know, i would not want to see those comments from people in a responsible position within the nfl. >> hey, drugster, this is the free market. this is what you're about. nfl owners, they don't want you either. indianapolis colts owner said that he wouldn't vote for limbaugh because of his habit of, quote, demonizing individuals. that tendency of his to demonize folks...
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this is really interesting because this nfl initiative is actually with michelle obama, right? >> absolutely, chris. the first lady has been very, very much in the forefront in trying to get kids to eat healthier and to exercise. so, she kind of capitalized on all the attention that's been thrown on this city, along with the nfl and they came together, they combined their efforts yesterday to kind of push this initiative, her initiative to let's move and the nfl initiative call play 60. what they're trying to do is round up 2,000 kids to participate in an active lifestyle and the first lady is trying to push kids to really strive for the presidential lifesty lifestyle. she is going to participate. she dawned her workout clothes yesterday and playing flag football with some of the kids and she said she will participate in the program and really be posting her progress online and she even challenged people that if she doesn't stay in line, you can e-mail her and kind of get her back into shape. so, there's a lot of activity for the nfl today is going to help past and present play
this is really interesting because this nfl initiative is actually with michelle obama, right? >> absolutely, chris. the first lady has been very, very much in the forefront in trying to get kids to eat healthier and to exercise. so, she kind of capitalized on all the attention that's been thrown on this city, along with the nfl and they came together, they combined their efforts yesterday to kind of push this initiative, her initiative to let's move and the nfl initiative call play 60....
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outward divisiveness into the nfl? >> do you think the players will stand strong against this? >> i think so. when you see the players association head come out, i spoke to him today, i think he's right. again, you're being called a thug and gang member. many of them entrepreneurs, involved in positive things. to think this guy is going to be voting on industry-wide contracts and decisions, how do i think he's going to give me a share shot, not only on his team but if he's part of the 32 owners? >> al, how adamant is the players union for this not to happen? >> i mean, they'd have to speak for themselves. i believe they will be very adamant. i think what they say means something which is why community groups are going to support them. he can't have it both ways. >> is it discrimination, though? he speaks his mind, it's a free country. >> not at all. no one is saying he shouldn't have his radio show. no one is fighting for his right to lecture. we're talking about if you have a standing. you have the right to apply to o
outward divisiveness into the nfl? >> do you think the players will stand strong against this? >> i think so. when you see the players association head come out, i spoke to him today, i think he's right. again, you're being called a thug and gang member. many of them entrepreneurs, involved in positive things. to think this guy is going to be voting on industry-wide contracts and decisions, how do i think he's going to give me a share shot, not only on his team but if he's part of...
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this could be in the fifth grade or nfl. it's the same type of masculinity that's very narrow in its form, very violent in my ways, it's abusive in many ways. but it's not just what's happening in the locker room. you have to look at the toxic masculinity in the collective voices of the nfl. i'm not talking about the league office here in new york, but all the announcers, all the former coaches and players who are all saying that jonathan martin should take this like a man. stand up and be a man, punch him back, like we talked about earlier. all this kind of bravado and tough-guy masculinity. which, by the way, if you take that same logic, someone that feels abused or feels like they've been bullied is justified. take it like a man, stand up and be like a man. take it into your own hands. and so this bravado that you're hearing is not just in the dolphin's locker room, it's throughout, as dave talked about, this culture of masculinity that so many people vicarious live through the nfl and sit down on sunday afternoons and th
this could be in the fifth grade or nfl. it's the same type of masculinity that's very narrow in its form, very violent in my ways, it's abusive in many ways. but it's not just what's happening in the locker room. you have to look at the toxic masculinity in the collective voices of the nfl. i'm not talking about the league office here in new york, but all the announcers, all the former coaches and players who are all saying that jonathan martin should take this like a man. stand up and be a...
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the union representing nfl players released a statement saying in part, we expect the nfl and its club to create a safe and professional workplace for all players. the nfl players association will insist on a fair investigation for all involved. gary sanders is following the story at the dolphins training camp in south florida. this is quite a talker. everybody has an opinion on this one. >> reporter: everybody does. it begins with a lot of people who initially think of bullying on a school yard where maybe a big boy pushes around somebody else, maybe beats them up. what we're talking about here at the dolphins training camp are men. we're talking about people who are like 300 plus pounds who are paid each week to go on the field and crush the competition. now there are signs this may go beyond bullying. richie incognito was voted in 2009 by fellow players, the dirtiest player in the nfl. >> on the field, players have called me overly aggressive. >> reporter: an image he had been trying to escape, even making light of his public person na in this announcement, urging miami fans to beha
the union representing nfl players released a statement saying in part, we expect the nfl and its club to create a safe and professional workplace for all players. the nfl players association will insist on a fair investigation for all involved. gary sanders is following the story at the dolphins training camp in south florida. this is quite a talker. everybody has an opinion on this one. >> reporter: everybody does. it begins with a lot of people who initially think of bullying on a...
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if i'm an nfl owner, i'm making this deal tonight. from a business standpoint, vick could still win a lot of games. personally, the guy's lost everything. so he's hungry. from a business standpoint, he's the perfect guy to be bringing it to the team. if it's just about playing. but it's a lot more than that. in my opinion, all the controversy surrounding michael vick disappears as soon as he throws his first touchdown pass because fans are going to be mopping that stuff up. now, americans move a comeback story, and they love a winner. in the eyes of a lot of americans, he'll always be a loser. now, joining me now is stephen a. smith, journalist and commentator. this is a tightrope story for people out there. the football lovers, they want him to play again. those who were -- some people are just never going to forgive the guy. how does this play? >> it plays he'll end up back in the nfl playing football. probably not making the money -- most definitely not making the money he once made. the reality is he deserves the opportunity to do
if i'm an nfl owner, i'm making this deal tonight. from a business standpoint, vick could still win a lot of games. personally, the guy's lost everything. so he's hungry. from a business standpoint, he's the perfect guy to be bringing it to the team. if it's just about playing. but it's a lot more than that. in my opinion, all the controversy surrounding michael vick disappears as soon as he throws his first touchdown pass because fans are going to be mopping that stuff up. now, americans move...
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meanwhile, the nfl's coaching staffs will continue to evaluate talent and prepare for the nfl draft. one event that will take place beginning april 28th regardless of the nfl labor situation. at least one nfl head coach remains hopeful. >> in time they'll tell us we can go back to work and we'll be fine. >> reporter: but at this point, nobody really knows when nfl players will be back on the field. a football future that could become clearer soon. kurt gregory, nbc news. >>> and now for another quick look at the weather, here is bill karins with your weather channel forecast. >> a chilly morning. it won't be a bad day, just a little colder than people would like this morning. windchills are in the 20s, temperatures in to the 30s. and even below freezing in areas of new england. should be a good amount of sunshine this morning. clouds will increase. already a hint of that over by pittsburgh. don't count on a lot of sunshine there. and if you're in pittsburgh and possibly buffalo, bring that umbrella with you. you'll probably need it this afternoon. some of the hill country could see s
meanwhile, the nfl's coaching staffs will continue to evaluate talent and prepare for the nfl draft. one event that will take place beginning april 28th regardless of the nfl labor situation. at least one nfl head coach remains hopeful. >> in time they'll tell us we can go back to work and we'll be fine. >> reporter: but at this point, nobody really knows when nfl players will be back on the field. a football future that could become clearer soon. kurt gregory, nbc news....
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and i believe the nfl will be judged. the nfl pa will be judged by how they help them. and that's what our lawsuit is about. >> do you think fans should be part of that judgment? ultimately it seems to me one of the questions here for people that don't play in the league or are employed by the league, is just the millions of people that watch football, and i'm one of them. i mean, i love watching football. >> absolutely, i agree. but what's not realized is that those players back then didn't make the millions. they suffered the consequence of losing whatever little they did make. it's not a question they knew they would have these problems with their brains. just like kevin said, they knew they were risking their physical bodies, but their brains were -- didn't come into play in that equation. >> mike, do you -- kevin, yes, please. >> chris, it's hard for that culture to change. like i said earlier, when the players especially have to be somewhat responsible and police themselves, it's hard to do that sometimes when you want to get all the reps or you don't want to miss
and i believe the nfl will be judged. the nfl pa will be judged by how they help them. and that's what our lawsuit is about. >> do you think fans should be part of that judgment? ultimately it seems to me one of the questions here for people that don't play in the league or are employed by the league, is just the millions of people that watch football, and i'm one of them. i mean, i love watching football. >> absolutely, i agree. but what's not realized is that those players back...
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joining me is retired nfl linebackerer and nfl analyst for cbs, bart scott. nate jackson is a former nfl player and author of "slow getting up, a story of nfl survival from the bottom of the pile." good to see both of you, good morning. as we wait to see what the nfl finds out from its investigation, i know you've had your own dealings with richie incognito, in fact you called him a fake tough guy, one of the dirtiest if not the dirtiest players around. what were your encounters with him like? >> well, it was tough, you know, because out there it's a brotherhood. we were out there competing against each other but at the end of the day we're all part of the same elite fraternity and there's certain things that are not allowed when playing against each other. eventually with free agency, eventually those guys can become your teammates. some of the things that he did i felt like wasn't in the best interests of the game or the fraternity of being a professional football player. >> we only know what we've heard so far. we haven't really heard both sides of the sto
joining me is retired nfl linebackerer and nfl analyst for cbs, bart scott. nate jackson is a former nfl player and author of "slow getting up, a story of nfl survival from the bottom of the pile." good to see both of you, good morning. as we wait to see what the nfl finds out from its investigation, i know you've had your own dealings with richie incognito, in fact you called him a fake tough guy, one of the dirtiest if not the dirtiest players around. what were your encounters with...
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joining me tonight is wade davis, former nfl player and a human rights activist. wade, good to have you with us tonight. >> thank you so much for having me. >> what happened here? is there animosity towards gay people in the nfl amongst the players, or did this player just misspeak? >> i think that chris made a mistake. there's probably a few players who may have issues with a gay teammate, but i think the majority of guys are inclusive. >> is it hard to be gay in the nfl? >> i would believe so. it's a masculine space. there are a lot of people who believe that gay men can't play sports. so yes. >> and what should the 49ers do, if anything? >> i think first thing that the 49ers should do is make sure that chris, you know, apologizes, as he did. but also do some work in the community. you know, partner with an organization where he can have the firsthand knowledge of how his language hurts you. >> now, you were with three nfl teams -- the redskins, the seahawks, and the titans. and as a gay american did you feel at any time that you should come out and say who you
joining me tonight is wade davis, former nfl player and a human rights activist. wade, good to have you with us tonight. >> thank you so much for having me. >> what happened here? is there animosity towards gay people in the nfl amongst the players, or did this player just misspeak? >> i think that chris made a mistake. there's probably a few players who may have issues with a gay teammate, but i think the majority of guys are inclusive. >> is it hard to be gay in the...
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hazing in the nfl. is it time for the league to crack down with a zero tolerance policy and stand by it? weigh in on twitter or facebook. we'll share your thoughts coming up. this is brad. his day of coaching begins with knee pain, when... [ man ] hey, brad, want to trade the all-day relief of two aleve for six tylenol? what's the catch? there's no catch. you want me to give up my two aleve for six tylenol? no. for my knee pain, nothing beats my aleve. i got this. [thinking] is it that time? the son picks up the check? [thinking] i'm still working. he's retired. i hope he's saving. i hope he saved enough. who matters most to you says the most about you. at massmutual we're owned by our policyowners, and they matter most to us. whether you're just starting your 401(k) or you are ready for retirement, we'll help you get there. you've got to try this sweet & sour chicken helper. i didn't know they made chicken. crunchy taco or four cheese lasagna? can i get another one of those actually? [ superfan ] hey,
hazing in the nfl. is it time for the league to crack down with a zero tolerance policy and stand by it? weigh in on twitter or facebook. we'll share your thoughts coming up. this is brad. his day of coaching begins with knee pain, when... [ man ] hey, brad, want to trade the all-day relief of two aleve for six tylenol? what's the catch? there's no catch. you want me to give up my two aleve for six tylenol? no. for my knee pain, nothing beats my aleve. i got this. [thinking] is it that time?...
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we've talked about safety in the nfl. we'll move on to other topic in the nfl. we're joined by jerry jones, tone incompetent gonzalez, one of the great tied ends, jeff saturday and philip rivers remain on the panel. we're going to pick up where we left off prior to the break. i mentioned that harry carson shall the tremendous linebacker on great new york giant team of the past is in the audience. [ applause ] as the hall of famer stands up, you listened to the discussion. you suffered concussions yourself. you have been very open publicly about memory loss and cognitive difficulties which is suffered. a, do you regret having played the game as you did and b, what would you do to reform the game without changing the essence of what makes it owe appealing as entertainment and a sport? >> you know, i really don't think there's anything that you can actually do to make the game safer. yeah, there's equipment and so forth. but you're talking about the brain. the helmet covers and protects the skull. it does not protect the brain. so when you have that rapid movement,
we've talked about safety in the nfl. we'll move on to other topic in the nfl. we're joined by jerry jones, tone incompetent gonzalez, one of the great tied ends, jeff saturday and philip rivers remain on the panel. we're going to pick up where we left off prior to the break. i mentioned that harry carson shall the tremendous linebacker on great new york giant team of the past is in the audience. [ applause ] as the hall of famer stands up, you listened to the discussion. you suffered...
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. >>> dozens of former nfl players are suing the nfl claiming the league has known of the dangers of concussions for decades but covered up the research. >>> and the tea party was unknown just a few years ago and now is shaping the debt debate in congress. now there's a new party, calling themselves the tequila party. it its members want to shake up the race for president. who are these members and why do they want to be taken seriously. >>> and the 42nd anniversary of the moon program. details on "atlantis'" trip home is coming up next. [ female announcer ] ever wish vegetables didn't taste so vegetably? well, v8 v-fusion juice gives you a full serving of vegetables, plus a full serving of fruit. but it just tastes like fruit. and try our deliciously refreshing v8 v-fusion + tea. but when she got asthma, all i could do was worry ! specialists, lots of doctors, lots of advice... and my hands were full. i couldn't sort through it all. with unitedhealthcare, it's different. we have access to great specialists, and our pediatrician gets all the information. everyone works as a team. and
. >>> dozens of former nfl players are suing the nfl claiming the league has known of the dangers of concussions for decades but covered up the research. >>> and the tea party was unknown just a few years ago and now is shaping the debt debate in congress. now there's a new party, calling themselves the tequila party. it its members want to shake up the race for president. who are these members and why do they want to be taken seriously. >>> and the 42nd anniversary...
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the nfl's longest work stoppage since 198 7. even at 24 teams vote to end the lockout that doesn't mean lockout over. let's get the latest on all this craziness from the nation's magazine, editor of the upcoming edition. and sports analyst nor espn. andrew, start with you. what have you heard coming out of the actual talks today? are we going to get a vote soon and will this be done? >> we got a lot of moving parts, matt. we have, in atlanta, owners voting maybe as we speak, supposedly before 5:00 p.m. and they need 24-32 votes to approve a settlement negotiated over the last two years but in the last seven weeks negotiations with the former union. in washington, d.c., the player reps continue to talk. they had a conference call scheduled for later today. things aren't happening as quickly there. there are issues over recertifying the union, to have a recollective bargaining agreement once again, but on two fronts, things are happening and this four-month lockout appears to be on its way. we're not there yet. maybe turbulence, b
the nfl's longest work stoppage since 198 7. even at 24 teams vote to end the lockout that doesn't mean lockout over. let's get the latest on all this craziness from the nation's magazine, editor of the upcoming edition. and sports analyst nor espn. andrew, start with you. what have you heard coming out of the actual talks today? are we going to get a vote soon and will this be done? >> we got a lot of moving parts, matt. we have, in atlanta, owners voting maybe as we speak, supposedly...
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if uh-uh wanted an nfl team, i say fine. you can even buy the one i support so long as you turn them around and, you know, have a winning game. do you think you should be excluded from ever being able to own an nfl team? >> first of all, i have never the players. you're not talking about controversy. >> is it about what he said about donovan mcnabb? >> no, the nfl players like cripps and bloods and many of them came out and said they would not play. the union came out and was against it, and i came out and supported the union. i'm not talking about what he said. i'm on tour now with newt gingrich. he and i disagree on everything. i think we have a right to say if the man has wrchlt astigated the people in the league that is going to generate the fund, they have a right to say he should not lead one of the teams and be at the table with the 32 owners deciding the contracts. i would support that. >> what bothers me is the fact, as you know, if you watch this show, rush and i go back and forth. we did last week, pretty aggressi
if uh-uh wanted an nfl team, i say fine. you can even buy the one i support so long as you turn them around and, you know, have a winning game. do you think you should be excluded from ever being able to own an nfl team? >> first of all, i have never the players. you're not talking about controversy. >> is it about what he said about donovan mcnabb? >> no, the nfl players like cripps and bloods and many of them came out and said they would not play. the union came out and was...
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. >>> the other big thing people have been talking about, and that is the nfl. outrage among fans and players finallhit the boiling point. the controversy got so b it wasn ioin approximate presidential campaign. the nfl's regular referees are going back on the field night. will they be ready? we are live at the nfl's headquarters in new york with the overnight deal. ♪ ♪ hi dad. en su is theirs... hey. you missed a spot. ...i'll look back on this day and laugh. love. it's what makes a subaru, a subaru. >>> prepare to see a lot more of mitt romney and paul ryan on the sa stage at the same time mpinge moften e going to be in coming weeks. "the new york times" writes that ryan helps get people, quote, more fired up about mr. romney's message than mr. romney does at his own rallies. at the same time, there was a satire in politico and it's been fueling speculation tha the eynathi is strained. >>> joan meg now, the author of that piece, chief political columnist for politico, roger simon. i thought it was pretty funny but some readers were confused that your piece
. >>> the other big thing people have been talking about, and that is the nfl. outrage among fans and players finallhit the boiling point. the controversy got so b it wasn ioin approximate presidential campaign. the nfl's regular referees are going back on the field night. will they be ready? we are live at the nfl's headquarters in new york with the overnight deal. ♪ ♪ hi dad. en su is theirs... hey. you missed a spot. ...i'll look back on this day and laugh. love. it's what makes...
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is the nfl teflon? does it stick at some point or have they handled this well enough. >> the nfl handled it well enough. seems there's always some sort of controversy, some sort of issue. i think we've gotten numb to it. until it spills over to viewing habit and customer interest in the sport, it's not going to matter. the nfl continues to endure through all of these ups and downs and twists and turns. it's been described to me the nfl is the ultimate reality show, some developments are subplots in what is the reality show. >> one of the biggest sound bites comes from former coach tony dunkee, one of your colleagues, who said he was involved in the decision-making process to pass on richie incognito. he's the one accused of bullying in the dolphins locker room. that was striking to hear someone acknowledge that, he passed because he didn't know richie but knew of richie incognito's past history. did other teams have that same experience? >> i'm sure they did. this is not uncommon. every year when you're
is the nfl teflon? does it stick at some point or have they handled this well enough. >> the nfl handled it well enough. seems there's always some sort of controversy, some sort of issue. i think we've gotten numb to it. until it spills over to viewing habit and customer interest in the sport, it's not going to matter. the nfl continues to endure through all of these ups and downs and twists and turns. it's been described to me the nfl is the ultimate reality show, some developments are...
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one play he crystallized for the entire nfl universe the problem. e ce 1 million honealls to tweets concerned by the president of the darn united states not to mention the mayor of green bay and the concern for the union by the most anti-union politician in the united states, governor scott walker of wisconsin. that's all it too to mov the ners to the negotiating table. >> you talk about the president. jay carney earlier today said the president's reaction was they're pleased the two sides came together and ensure they're going forward when we watch the favorite teams play in the nfl. how ironic the rens play tonighwithheegulfs because in, and it was one of their games in question. >> it was the sunday night game, which before monday night was the topic of the conversation. what happened on sunday night cannot be said on your wonderful family progra but it involved 70,000 fans in unin for a solid minute chanting profanity at the official. it involved the new england coach, bill belichick, physically trying to grab one of theofficials. i have it on g
one play he crystallized for the entire nfl universe the problem. e ce 1 million honealls to tweets concerned by the president of the darn united states not to mention the mayor of green bay and the concern for the union by the most anti-union politician in the united states, governor scott walker of wisconsin. that's all it too to mov the ners to the negotiating table. >> you talk about the president. jay carney earlier today said the president's reaction was they're pleased the two...
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most nfl owners are conservative. it's a question about his open publicly stated contempt for people with dark skin. that's what it comes down to and nfl owners should not have him as part of their exclusive fraternity. >> dave, thank you for your time. appreciate that. >> thank you. >>> the calendar may say it's october, but in many parts of the midwest, it's feeling like winter. more in the forecast for today for parts of minnesota and wisconsin. look at that video. a weekend storm caused a number of accidents because of snow and ice. look at the visibility. awful. no snow for chicago but cold temperatures kept people in the windy city bundled up. nbc's john yang is live for us in chicago. they were predicting snow over the weekend for chicago. it would have been the earliest measurable snow for the city since keeping records. they didn't get the snow, but it is awfully cold. i can tell by your coat. what is going on? >> it is awfully cold, tamron! record lows over the weekend. got down into the 20s! the record, the
most nfl owners are conservative. it's a question about his open publicly stated contempt for people with dark skin. that's what it comes down to and nfl owners should not have him as part of their exclusive fraternity. >> dave, thank you for your time. appreciate that. >> thank you. >>> the calendar may say it's october, but in many parts of the midwest, it's feeling like winter. more in the forecast for today for parts of minnesota and wisconsin. look at that video. a...
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we'll have the day in the nfl. it's "way too early" for this. >>> good morning. i'm willie geist this is "way too early." the show whose safest investment advice these days, laying huge cash on the nfl. i'm glad you're watching us on msnbc or listening live on xm radio. shoot us an e-mail or tweet me @williegeist1. or do what cam newton does, text the word awake followed by your response to 622639. we'll read the best responses later in the show. the next 30 minutes will be your cram session for this monday, september 12th. a lot going on today including rick perry's message for fellow republicans in a new op-ed out just this morning and what was going on in our skies yesterday? a bunch of mile high security breaches on september 11th. true story. let's get to the news, live at 5:30 a.m. here at 30 rock in new york city. >>> thousands gathered at ground zero in new york city for the tenth anniversary of the september 11th terror attacks. the 9/11 memorial plaza opened to the families of the victims for the first time where two twin reflecting pools stand in the v
we'll have the day in the nfl. it's "way too early" for this. >>> good morning. i'm willie geist this is "way too early." the show whose safest investment advice these days, laying huge cash on the nfl. i'm glad you're watching us on msnbc or listening live on xm radio. shoot us an e-mail or tweet me @williegeist1. or do what cam newton does, text the word awake followed by your response to 622639. we'll read the best responses later in the show. the next 30 minutes...
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the nfl is cracking down on excessive force on the field. will it work? >>> but, first, today's trivia question, west coast special since we're live in california, who did jerry brown succeed as governor of california back in the '70s? the answer and more ahead on "the daily rundown." [ female announcer ] introducing splenda® no calorie sweetener granulated with fiber. sweet! [ female announcer ] tastes like sugar and has 3 grams of fiber per tablespoon. use it almost anywhere you use sugar. even in cooking and baking. sweet! [ female announcer ] splenda® granulated with fiber. every second, someone presses this button. sometimes to call for help. or to ask what that yellow engine light means. to find an atm. a bff. or a blt. where to stop. where to go. or where to stop when you have to go. and the most amazing part is what happens after you press it. hi, this is jay from onstar. i want to find out where the nearest pizza place is? sure no problem. onstar. safely connecting you in ways you never thought possible. live on. >>> bottom of the hour, a quick
the nfl is cracking down on excessive force on the field. will it work? >>> but, first, today's trivia question, west coast special since we're live in california, who did jerry brown succeed as governor of california back in the '70s? the answer and more ahead on "the daily rundown." [ female announcer ] introducing splenda® no calorie sweetener granulated with fiber. sweet! [ female announcer ] tastes like sugar and has 3 grams of fiber per tablespoon. use it almost...
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once that stops happening the nfl is sullied. i think that for a lot of reasons it's a great opportunity to have this conversation about unions, but the analogy isn't that strong because so many unions are dealing with companies and sectors of society where they're not making tons of money. and the unions in the nfl and pro sports, those are very profitable companies. it's a whole different dynamic. >> i want to talk about how the fact that most highly covered labor battles in this country now happen in professional sports and what that does for our perception about organized labor right after this. plus d with efficient absorption in one daily dose. citracal slow release. with efficient absorption in one daily dose. what do we do when something really wants to be painted? we break out new behr ultra with stain-blocker from the home depot... ...the best selling paint and primer in one that now eliminates stains. so it paints over stained surfaces, scuffed surfaces, just about any surface. what do you say we go where no paint has
once that stops happening the nfl is sullied. i think that for a lot of reasons it's a great opportunity to have this conversation about unions, but the analogy isn't that strong because so many unions are dealing with companies and sectors of society where they're not making tons of money. and the unions in the nfl and pro sports, those are very profitable companies. it's a whole different dynamic. >> i want to talk about how the fact that most highly covered labor battles in this...
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they are not the only nfl team to do so. i'm sorry, they were the only nfl team to do so. this week, the nose tackle isaac sopoaga and ahmad brooks said they were not in it. i didn't make a video. this is america. if somebody wants to be gaye, they can be but i didn't make a video. they realized their ways but not before the damage was done. chris has to walk back about homosexual remarks he made earlier in the week. when it comes to rights of lbgt americans is it getting better in profootball? i mean, it is possible that they just weren't quite sure what was going on. it also feels there's a set of pressures the kids are facing or maybe they are just homophobic. >> i can't expect a 23-year-old kid -- i'm 40 years old, i can't expect them to have the same responsibility of what comes out of his mouth during super bowl. he rescinded his comment and took it back. i think, at that age, at 23, i don't think i would have felt differently. we all had a fear football, that's the opposite of being gaye. that in the locker room culture is what the fear is. it's not the lifestyle. i
they are not the only nfl team to do so. i'm sorry, they were the only nfl team to do so. this week, the nose tackle isaac sopoaga and ahmad brooks said they were not in it. i didn't make a video. this is america. if somebody wants to be gaye, they can be but i didn't make a video. they realized their ways but not before the damage was done. chris has to walk back about homosexual remarks he made earlier in the week. when it comes to rights of lbgt americans is it getting better in profootball?...